July 24, 2008

Bobby Jindal now claiming he's not VP material

Bobby Jindal is now claiming there is no way he'll be John McCain's vice-president.

"I'm not going to be the vice presidential nominee or vice president," Jindal said. "I'm going to help Senator McCain get elected, as governor of Louisiana."

"Let me be clear: I have said in every private and public conversation, I've got the job that I want," Jindal also said.

It's not uncommon for those being considered for a slot on the presidential ticket to deny interest in the position.

Speculation first swirled around Jindal earlier this summer when he was one of a handful of politicians McCain invited to his Sedona, Arizona ranch. The long weekend was described as purely social, though former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and Florida Gov. Charlie Crist - two other Republicans considered to be top vice presidential possibilities - were also in attendance.